Author: Evelyn Beresford

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “By definition, what is a glossophobe afraid of?” Glossophobia is the technical term given to a severe fear of public speaking. The term comes from the Greek words “glossa” and “phobos.” “Glossa” means “tongue or language,” and “phobos” is the personification of fear in Greek mythology. Glossophobia is a very common phobia and one that is believed to affect up to 75% of the population. Some individuals may feel a slight nervousness at the very thought of public speaking, while others experience full-on panic and fear. The fear is not necessarily limited to bigger stage…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “In 1884, what did P.T. Barnum lead across the Brooklyn Bridge to prove that the structure was safe?” On this day in 1883, The Brooklyn Bridge, linking Brooklyn and Manhattan, was opened to traffic for the first time. To test out the bridge, P.T. Barnum offered, he’d walk his troupe of elephants across it. On May 17, 1884, P.T. Barnum’s 21 elephants, including his star, Jumbo, crossed on foot from Manhattan to a circus showground in Brooklyn. The march of the circus animals across the bridge became an annual springtime ritual. It was a demonstration…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Which Mediterranean island is a French territory?” …1. Sardinia 2. Elba 3. Corsica 4. Malta Step 2 : Answer to the question “Which Mediterranean island is a French territory?” Corsica – The mountainous island of Corsica has been a French territory since 1769, which also happens to be the year Napoleon Bonaparte was born on the island. Throughout history, it was ruled by Greece, Carthage, Rome, Pisa, and Genoa. Corsica is located south of the French Riviera and north of the Italian island of Sardinia. The island territory is an enchanting place to visit, with both…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “In Spain, what kind of food is a “tortilla”?” …1. Omelet 2. Flatbread 3. Cake 4. Egg roll Step 2 : Answer to the question “In Spain, what kind of food is a “tortilla”?” Omelet – The tortillas that originated in Mexico and Central America have little in common with the Spanish tortilla beyond their round shape. In Spain, a “tortilla” is a frittata-like dish of eggs and potatoes, often referred to as a Spanish omelet. Making a Spanish tortilla involves slowly braising potatoes and onions in olive oil until they’re soft. After most of the…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What country has 37 official languages? ” …1. Brazil 2. Russia 3. Bolivia 4. Canada Step 2 : Answer to the question “What country has 37 official languages? ” Bolivia – In 2009, Bolivia designated Spanish and 36 indigenous languages as official tongues. While many in the country speak Spanish as a first or second language, the nation is also home to sizable populations of people who speak Quechua, Aymara, Guarani, and more. South America in general has an extremely rich linguistic diversity, due in part to a landscape of jungles, mountains, and deserts that kept communities separate…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Chuck Barris was the host of which TV talent show competition?” Chuck Barris was the goofball host of “The Gong Show” who was also the mastermind behind two other game-show classics, “The Dating Game” and “The Newlywed Game”. The Gong Show was an amateur talent contest, which first premiered on June 14, 1976. The show was created and originally produced by Chuck Barris, who also served as host. The Gong Show was known for its absurdist humor and style. Contestants had 45 seconds to impress celebrity judges before being in danger of getting “gonged” off…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Where is the northernmost coral atoll in the world?” …1. Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands 2. Kaafu Atoll, Maldives 3. Kure Atoll, Hawaii 4. Los Roques Atoll, Venezuela Step 2 : Answer to the question “Where is the northernmost coral atoll in the world?” Kure Atoll, Hawaii – At a latitude of 28°25′N, Kure Atoll is not only the northernmost island in the Hawaiian archipelago, but also the northernmost coral atoll in the world. A former volcano, Kure Atoll stretches about 5.8 miles wide and is the oldest part of the Hawaiian island chain that sits above…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “What is the oldest American brand of candy still in production?” Good & Plenty was first produced by the Quaker City Confection Company in 1893 and is the oldest branded candy in the United States. The black licorice candy is coated in a hard candy shell to form a capsule shape. The pieces are colored bright pink and white and packaged in a purple box. For many years Good & Plenty was known for their cartoon mascot, Choo Choo Charlie, an engineer who used Good & Plenty Candy to make his train run. Hershey purchased…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “Who was the first Native American to be honored on a U.S. stamp?” Pocahontas was a Native American woman notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. She saved the life of Colonist John Smith in 1607, who was being held captive by her tribe by placing her head upon his own at the moment of his execution. Numerous places and landmarks in the United States have been named after Pocahontas. In 1907, Pocahontas was the first Native American to be honored on a U.S. stamp. Her story has been romanticized over…

Step 1 : Introduction to the question “In the iconic “Risky Business” dance scene, what song is Tom Cruise dancing to?” …On this day in 1983, the comedy film Risky Business, starring Tom Cruise in a breakout performance, opened in U.S. theaters. In the film, Cruise played Joel Goodsen, a suburban Chicago teen who has a series of misadventures when his parents go out of town and leave him home alone. Risky Business featured the now-famous scene in which Cruise’s character lip-syncs and dances around his house in a dress shirt and underwear to the accompaniment of Bob Seeger’s hit song “Old…